Law Office Procedures & Technology

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Course Details

This course can only be taken as part of the Certificate in Paralegal Studies.

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About this Course


A law office must establish and follow specific procedures to function smoothly, and most law practices today depend on technology. In this course, you’ll be introduced to standard law office procedures and the various types of computer applications used to support them. We’ll cover topics such as preparing client correspondence, electronic filing, recording, managing client trust accounts, conflict checking, trial notebooks and use of AI. 

What You’ll Learn

  • Importance of timekeeping and software used to record it
  • Strategies for maintaining document control and access
  • Effective management of evidence
  • Importance of cybersecurity and required technology
  • Techniques and software for document assembly

Get Hands-On Experience

  • Get practing using one of the most popular practice management software applications
  • Prepare client opinion letters and other correspondence
  • Use AI to help with various law office tasks

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate. The number of courses offered each quarter varies depending on how many quarters the program covers. See below for details.

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